My mother adored clothes and I now wear her outfits, a riot of colour and style, to feel close to her. Some people might find it strange or morbid to wear her clothes — but it has helped me come to terms with my grief in a powerful way. I even have a few girlfriends who have felt inspired to start wearing the clothes of beloved parents or grandparents they've lost. After her death, I felt alone, except for those clothes, most of which were in a storage space outside Manhattan. Bringing her back to life through her wardrobe has allowed me to feel happiness again — those clothes have brought us back together.

Source: Daily Mail February 17, 2021 22:11 UTC